I am not really looking for books that talk about techniques. I am more interested in books that discuss the sociology of violence, psychology of combats/ aggression; violence and the law; and physiology of combats etc. But any good read that's relevant will be greatly appreciated.

I will give you more than three because they are really useful and you should know about all of them. I will seperate by author. You seemed to indicate you wanted to delve into overall thinking and strategy(psychology, sociology, awareness, etc). These are the books you need.

Marc "Animal" MacYoung

I list his books in the order that they should be read. The first few are not "technique" books at all. Even his "technique" books are more about general concepts than technique; and concept is more important than technique anyway.

1. Cheap Shots, Ambushes, and Other Lessons: A Down and Dirty Book on Streetfighting and Survival

Hey I'm basically after the same kind of thing and I was interested in Fists, Wits and a Wicked Right" by Marc McYoung - what is it exactly about... I got the impression that it was mostly psychology with some punching tips etc. thrown in?And what about "A Bouncer's Guide to Barroom Brawling: Dealing with the Sucker Puncher, Street Fighter, and Ambusher"?

No, "Fists, Wits" is not really psychology, strategy, etc. It is pretty much a technique book. How to hit, targets for hitting and the effect of hitting that target, etc. Read my post again. For MacYoung's books I recommend you start with "Cheap Shots".

Bouncer's Guide is partly technique, partly strategy and theory. It is a good book.

Jamoni,

No, I don't work for them. If I did they would be giving me money instead of me giving them money. Yeah, Yeah, I know. When I wrote the post I knew it would look like an ad for Palladin. But, all those books are useful. All of MacYoung's books are good and some are down right masterpieces. Quinn's stuff is good , too. No, I am not a Palladin Press zombie. I disagree with some of what MacYoung and Quinn have to say.

BTW, I'll have you know that two of those books are not Palladin. So there.